Winemaking & maturation
Stainless-steel fermentation20% carbonic maceration30% American oak2 –3 months in oak
Style
DryFruit-forward
Grapes
Listán Negro
Valle de la Orotava combines Tenerife’s Listán grapes with a remarkable tradition of braided vines.
Citrus, orchard fruit and savoury texture, influenced by the producer’s cellar choices.
Fresh red fruit and herbal spice with a dry, savoury frame.
Valle de la Orotava DO is known for historic cordón trenzado vine training, with long braided arms carried above the ground. This tradition describes some vineyards rather than a requirement for every bottle. Listán Blanco and Listán Negro are central local reference points. Compare vineyard, elevation and producer to discover the valley’s varied white and red expressions.
Valle de la Orotava DO. 1 wine in the United Kingdom.